Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin

Memorial

Mohawk-Algonquin woman baptized at 20, known for prayer and penance; the first Native American saint (d. 1680).

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Fifth Mystery: The Finding in the Temple

“Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”Luke 2:49

After three days of sorrowful searching, Mary and Joseph find the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

Fruit of the mystery: Piety · joy in finding Jesus

A prayer with Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

Lord, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha gave everything to belong wholly to you. By the prayers of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, teach me to seek you first and to find my joy in you. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

A short prayer composed for Rosary Cards

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This day’s five mysteries (Joyful Mysteries)

The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Nativity
The Presentation
The Finding in the Temple

Coming up

Our Lady of Mount CarmelMon, Jul 16 · Optional memorial
Saint James, ApostleWed, Jul 25 · Feast
The Transfiguration of the LordMon, Aug 6 · Feast
Saint Lawrence, Deacon and MartyrFri, Aug 10 · Feast
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryWed, Aug 15 · Solemnity

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